Singapore: Beerfest Asia to Kick Off on June 7
Savor over 350 beers from Asia and around the world at this four-day event that also features sing-along shows and comedy acts. more >>
Upcoming Events
Follow us here as we find the most interesting events around the region, whether it’s a religious festival like Thaipusam, a sporting event like F1, or something from the art world like a new exhibit of paintings or photographs.
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New Zealand: Oyster Festival to Kick Off on May 26
The festival’s highlights include a oyster-shucking competitions, a wearable-art show, and the Southern Seas Ball. more >>
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Thailand: Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival to Blast Off May 12
Join the party as teams from across the Isan region compete to please the fire-loving rain god Vassakan with their homemade rockets. more >>
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Borneo Jazz Fest to be Held in Sarawak May 11 and 12
Musical artists this year include the French singer and songwriter Tangora, Thai saxophonist Mr. Saxman, and the Dutch band New Cool Collective. more >>
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Java: Vesak Fest at Borobudur Temple This Weekend
Celebrated this weekend by Buddhist communities worldwide, this event is well worth taking in at Central Java’s Borobudur temple. more >>
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Penang: George Town Festival to Run June 15 to July 15
With a bevy of colorful performances, the monthlong George Town Festival will celebrate art and heritage on Malaysia’s island of Penang. more >>
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Australia: Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Slated for May 27
Pumpkins are rolled, weighed, dressed up, and cooked during the annual Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, one of Queensland’s quirkiest rural events. more >>
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Hong Kong: Cheung Chau Bun-Snatching Fest on April 28
There’s no more scampering up scaffolds at Pak Tai Temple, but you can still catch the annual frenzy for good-luck buns at a nearby football more >>
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China: Great Wall Marathon to Go Off With a Bang
Scheduled for May 19, the race takes runners up 5,164 steps of China’s most famous landmark amid the picturesque surrounds of northern Tianjin. more >>
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Beijing: the Midi Music Festival to Kick Off on April 29
From humble roots, the annual fest has grown into one of the region’s largest gatherings of musicians, with Blitzkrieg and Little Fish performing this year. more >>
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Macau: Feast of the Drunken Dragon Slated for April 28
The annual festival involves drunken street dancing in celebration of a Buddhist monk killing a sea dragon to save an ancient village from a plague. more >>
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Singapore: World Gourmet Summit to Begin April 23
With the theme “A Heritage of Flavors,” the event will last until May 3 and host top international and local chefs presenting traditional recipes with more >>
